Question

select the best evidence to support the statement that the fda ban on small turtles was intended to protect small children.
turtles and other reptiles often carry a germ called salmonella, but appear perfectly healthy and clean. people think salmonella infections are caused only by contaminated food, but these germs can also be caught by touching animals, including reptiles or amphibians, such as frogs...
since 1975, it has been illegal in the united states to sell or distribute small turtles with shells that measure less than 4 inches in length. this size was chosen because young children are more likely to treat smaller turtles as toys and put them in their mouths. this ban, enforced by the u.s. food and drug administration, remains the most effective public health action to prevent salmonella infections associated with turtles.
from centers for disease control and prevention, \turtles and

Explanation:

The text explains that since 1975, it's illegal to sell or distribute small turtles (with shells less than 4 inches) in the US. The reason is that young children are more likely to put these small turtles (treated as toys) in their mouths, which can lead to Salmonella infections. This directly shows the FDA's intention to protect small children.

Answer:

Since 1975, it has been illegal in the United States to sell or distribute small turtles with shells that measure less than 4 inches in length. This size was chosen because young children are more likely to treat smaller turtles as toys and put them in their mouths.